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Hi every one, I just cleaned my tank, and it looks like my urchins spit out slime, although I am not sure. The substance is clear and alot it is kind of stringy like. The tank consists of a grouper, Dog fish, two triggers, four urchans, and two slugs, a few star fish . Any thoughts would be...

Well I hope thats not the case, but thank you for your reply. Have you ever seen urchin eggs I was thinking it could be from them to .:notsure: Its always a knew adventure with these salt water tanks. Jen

Does any one have an idea as to what has happend. I have 4 sea urchins two sea slugs a large dog fish, grouper, two triggers. All I did was the usual water change a few hours ago and came back in to find this slimy clear substance all over my tank. It feels like slime that doesn't just fall...

Hi, I just orderd a skimmer, I have a large sand base. I thought that the fish were eating all of the food that I put in but if the nitrates are high does it mean that they are not? Thank you for your reply Jennifer

Thank you both, I will try cleaning the filters more. I have been changing them onece a month or so perhaps that is whats doing it. I live in california, so far I have not been able to buy any plant life unfortunatly. Thanks again. Jennifer

How long has he been down? As for food try the largest piece (reasonable) of meat you have. Frozen people food is ok sometimes. It looks like your food is to small for him he probably will not eat if you move him, try placing the food right beside him.

Does anyone know what els I can do for high nitrate levels. I have a very aggressive tank. Grouper, Dog face puffer, 2 triggers. Currently I have two large filter systems live rock and this tank has been up for over a year. I am constantly doing water changes. Any help would be appreciated...

I feed all of my starfish, small pieces of fish, they really enjoy it. Usually when I am having trouble with them it is the Nitrates though. You might double check. Best of luck Jennifer